The 2020-21 Budget: Analysis of the Medi-Cal Budget

Feb 14, 2020 - What Are the State ’s Priorities for Improving County Performance? Given the complexity of Medi ‑Cal administration and the number of issues identified in state audits, counties might not be able to improve their performance on the full array of state standards all at once.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4161

Third Round of Federal Higher Education Relief Funding

May 3, 2021 - Figure 1 First Two Rounds Provided $4.9 Billion for Higher Education in California (In Millions) $776 $4,908 a Figure excludes $54 million from the Coronavirus Relief Fund allocated to the California Community Colleges as part of the state ’s 2020 ‑21 budget package.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4421

Annual Tuition and Fees by Higher Education Segment [EdBudget]

Jul 22, 2020 - CSU amounts reflect the average fee charged to undergraduate and graduate students combined. d Includes postbaccalaureate programs other than teacher credential programs. e State law sets the maximum charge for four campus services.
https://lao.ca.gov/Education/EdBudget/Details/391

Cannabis Tax Revenue Update [EconTax Blog]

Nov 30, 2020 - The state levies two excise taxes on cannabis: a retail excise tax and a cultivation tax. First Quarter of 2020-21: $201 Million. The administration currently estimates that retail excise tax revenue was $160 million and cultivation tax revenue was $41 million in the first quarter of fiscal year 2020-21 (July through September). 2019-20 Total Revised Upward to $522 Million.
https://lao.ca.gov/LAOEconTax/Article/Detail/583

A Key Interaction Between Sales Taxes and Other Taxes on Cannabis Retailers

Dec 17, 2019 - Certain State and Local Taxes Apply to Cannabis Sales Tax. California ’s state and local governments levy a sales and use tax (hereafter, sales tax) on retail sales of tangible goods. The rate varies across the state, ranging from 7.25  percent to 10.5  percent, with a statewide average of 8.6  percent.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4124

The 2020-21 Budget: Staffing to Address New Independent Contractor Test

Feb 11, 2020 - State rules set the type of work independent contractors can do. New State Law Limits Who Companies Can Hire as Independent Contractors. The state recently enacted AB  5, which limits what types of work businesses can hire independent contractors to do.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4151

Constitutional initiative regarding a nonpartisan, unicameral, state Legislature. [Ballot]

Oct 8, 2019 - Census, the State Constitution requires the Citizens Redistricting Commission to establish new district boundaries for the U.S. Congress, State Assembly, State Senate, and State Board of Equalization.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2019-012

Disposal and Recycling of Single-Use Plastic Packaging and Foodware. [Ballot]

Dec 26, 2019 - Specifies Funding Levels for Certain Existing State Programs. This measure also requires that the budgets for certain state natural resources departments continue to receive at least the same level of General Fund support in future years as is included in the state ’s 2019-20 budget.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2019-028

Financial Aid Award Amounts [EdBudget]

Jan 16, 2020 - Financial Aid Award Amounts [EdBudget]     Figure shows need-based state and institutional gift aid programs supported with core funds (state General Fund and student tuition revenue). See "Financial Aid Award Coverage" for a description of each type of award.
https://lao.ca.gov/Education/EdBudget/Details/353

Proposition 98 Key Inputs and Outcomes Under May Revision [EdBudget]

May 14, 2020 - The state would pay off this obligation in installments beginning in 2021-22. Subscribe | California State Legislature | Online Voter Registration | Privacy Policy | Accessibility Legislative Analyst's Office | The California Legislature's Nonpartisan Fiscal and Policy Advisor 925 L Street, Suite 1000 Sacramento, CA 95814 | (916) 445-4656 | information [at] lao.ca.gov
https://lao.ca.gov/Education/EdBudget/Details/372